Richmond Economic Development

09/30/2026

📣 Help shape Richmond’s economic future.

Richmond is planning for the next 10 years, and your voice matters. Review the draft Economic Development Strategy and share your thoughts on how we can build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable local economy that supports our community and balances growth and environmental responsibility.

Learn more: 🔗 LetsTalkRichmond.ca/EconomicDevelopmentStrategy
📅 Complete the survey by Sunday, October 25, 2026

09/22/2026

🔌 Richmond businesses: looking to reduce energy costs or access funding for energy-efficiency projects?

Join for a free virtual session on expanded incentives for large commercial & industrial businesses, including a fully funded energy study valued up to $100K.

📅 Oct. 7 | 12–1 p.m.

Register:

Learn about new offers available to reduce your cost in: upgrading equipment, optimizing energy use, and participating in load displacement programs

09/22/2026

🌟 Your feedback can help shape Richmond’s future!
The City of Richmond has developed a draft Economic Development Strategy to help inform Richmond's economic future over the next decade. Review the draft Strategy and share your feedback.
📝 Survey open until Sunday, October 25
To get started visit https://buff.ly/X3nifTu

09/21/2026

🌱 Tourism funding to support more regenerative businesses!

Tourism Richmond’s Regenerative Tourism Grant Program offers up to $2,000 to help eligible businesses pursue certifications such as BC Green, Rainbow Registered, La Tablée des Chefs and BetterTable.

Take the next step toward more sustainable and resilient business practices. Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/Aq9iJS4

09/21/2026

🏢Get involved in your community and make a difference in Richmond.

Do you have experience, ideas or a passion for Richmond’s business community? Consider applying to serve on the Economic Advisory Committee and help provide advice and community perspectives on economic development in Richmond.

📆 Apply by Friday, September 25, 2026.

Learn more and download an application at richmond.ca/advisory.

09/17/2026

👩‍🌾 🫐 B.C. agricultural producers and food/beverage processors: support may be available through the B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program.

Eligible funding includes up to $2,000 for skills and leadership training, and up to $7,500 for individual business planning, preparedness or disaster-recovery projects.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/VMB0adb

09/15/2026

BC food hubs and food/farm enterprises may be eligible for Fair Finance Fund loans of $20K–$200K for equipment, facility improvements, working capital, inventory, and expansion. Fixed rates, 5-year terms and optional grace period. Learn more:

The Fair Finance Fund is a social finance fund for Ontario’s local food and farm sector. We offer flexible capital loans for food and farm social enterprises and the mentorship you need to grow and thrive. For investors, our community bonds are a way to grow a resilient, thriving local food system...

09/10/2026

📣 Help shape Richmond’s economic future.

Richmond is planning for the next 10 years, and your voice matters. Review the draft Economic Development Strategy and share your thoughts on how we can build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable local economy that supports our community and balances growth and environmental responsibility.

Learn more: 🔗 LetsTalkRichmond.ca/EconomicDevelopmentStrategy

📅 Complete the survey by Sunday, October 25, 2026

Let us know your feedback by Oct 25, 2026